The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 45
- Capacity
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Ms Susan Fletcher (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
April 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7TT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBillinge Chapel End Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 487m away
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
Primary · 781m away
Carr Mill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.4km away
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Progress Arc Billinge School's Ofsted rating?
Progress Arc Billinge School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Progress Arc Billinge School?
Progress Arc Billinge School currently has 45 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Progress Arc Billinge School take?
Progress Arc Billinge School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Progress Arc Billinge School?
Progress Arc Billinge School is in Wigan, WN5 7TT, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Progress Arc Billinge School have a sixth form?
Yes, Progress Arc Billinge School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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